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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 13 months later than the WB1100F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX530 HS grades vs the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX530 HS WB1100F 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 13 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX530 HS

 WB1100F SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX530 HS WB1100F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS against the WB1100F.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and WB1100F is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and WB1100F.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX530 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
55
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
23
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (512g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.6fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $379 $250